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Alfred Lion

American record executive born in Germany (1908-1987) · Germany · On the map · Musicians · Died at 78

Alfred Lion was a German-born American record executive who co-founded the jazz record label Blue Note in 1939. Lion retired in 1967, having sold the company, after producing recordings by leading musicians throughout the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s.

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Awards

Grammy Trustees Award2005

About this person

Country
Germany
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1908 to 1987 · aged 78